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Overview |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,607 students)
TCNJ vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 326.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than The College of New Jersey ($60,350.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,273 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 19.6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,144 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than The College of New Jersey (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 274.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($44,331 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hobart William Smith Colleges and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $1,900 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/